JVC GD-V501PCE User Manual

PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR

GD-V501PCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Dear JVC Customer

Welcome to the JVC family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment
from your new Plasma Display.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any
adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the model number and serial number of your
set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

Table of Contents

Basic

Important Safety Notice........................................... 3

Safety Precautions................................................... 5

Accessories .............................................................. 7

Accessories Supply................................................. 7

Optional Accessories .............................................. 7

With Optional Video Input Card

Basic Controls........................................................ 12

Power On/Off and input signal selection ............. 14

AC cord connection............................................... 14

Power On/Off ........................................................ 14

Select the input signal........................................... 15

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language............ 15

On screen Menu Display from Remote Control...16

ASPECT Controls................................................... 18

Adjusting Picture Pos./Size...................................20

Sound Adjustment ................................................. 22

Mute ...................................................................... 22

Surround Controls .................................................23

Picture Adjustments .............................................. 24

Advanced settings.................................................25

Set up TIMER .......................................................... 26

PRESENT TIME Set ............................................. 26

TIMER Set ............................................................27

Remote Control Batteries........................................ 8

Connections ............................................................. 9

PC Input Terminals connection ............................. 10

SERIAL Terminals connection............................... 11

Screensaver (For preventing after-images)......... 28

Setup of Screensaver Time................................... 29

Side Panel Adjustment.......................................... 29

Set Up for Input Signals ........................................30

Component/RGB-in select ....................................30

3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images ................... 30

Colour system / Aspect Auto................................. 31

3:2 Pulldown ......................................................... 31

Sync ...................................................................... 32

H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz).................................... 32

Troubleshooting..................................................... 33

Connections ........................................................... 34

AV Input Terminals connection .............................. 35

AV Out................................................................... 36

Component/RGB Input connection ....................... 37

Specifications......................................................... 38

2

Important Safety Notice

WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to

rain or moisture.
Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including
on shelves above, etc.)

WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing

to qualified service personnel.

2) Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
earthing-type power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.
Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug.

WARNING

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case you
may be required to take adequate measures.

CAUTION

This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields.
Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the
input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear.
To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance, keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields.

To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

Trademark Credits

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

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Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been
fully respected.

Note:

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to
remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3
mode.

3

Important Safety Notice

FOR UK ONLY

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse

is fitted in this plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local JVC Dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be
removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the
cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ASA

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT:

Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace
the fuse.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

4

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Setup

This Plasma Display is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by JVC)

Speakers

•

Stand Unit

•

Video Input Card

•

Wall Mounting Unit

•

Wall Mounting Unit (angled)

•

Ceiling Suspension Unit

•

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Do not place the Plasma Display on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma Display may fall off or tip over.

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Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma Display.

If water is spills onto the Plasma Display or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result

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in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display , please consult your local JVC dealer.

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TS-C5000SPG
TS-C50P1G
IF-C50P1G
TS-C50P6G
TS-C50P2G
TS-C50P3G

If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 6 cm
at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of at least 10
cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 1.9 cm at the rear.

Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves.

It may cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.

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When using the Plasma Display

The Plasma Display is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50Hz/60Hz.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma Display to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma Display.

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Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma Display.

Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma Display, as

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doing so can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.

High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma Display. For any inspection,

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adjustment and repair work, please contact your local JVC dealer.

Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall

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socket plate is loose, they shall not be used.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

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Do not do anything that may damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, pull on the plug
body, not the cable.

Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any

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hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the power cable is
damaged, have it repaired at your local JVC dealer.

If the Plasma Display is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the power cord plug
from the wall outlet.

5

Safety Precautions

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out
from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet.

If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checking that the

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smoke has stopped, contact your local JVC dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made. Repairing the Plasma
Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and shall never be done.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet
becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local JVC dealer for any repairs that need to be

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made.

CAUTION

When using the Plasma Display

Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display .

Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your hands

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or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.

If the Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged,

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and fire or electric shock could result.

Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

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Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.

If dust built up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire.

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Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma Display.

Cleaning and maintenance

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to

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which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same
type until the surface is dry.

Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may

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become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner,
otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been

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added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display.

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If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the

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cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

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Accessories

Accessories Supply

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instruction book

GD-V501PCE

AC cord

Remote Control
Transmitter

EUR646526

SURROUND

NR

PICTURE

SOUND

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

PC

PLASMA DISPLAY

AC cord
(For UK only)

Batteries for the Remote

Fixing bands × 2
Control Transmitter
(2 × R6 Size)

INPUT

VOL

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

Ferrite core
(small size) × 1

Ferrite core
(large size) × 2

Optional Accessories

Speakers

•

TS-C5000SPG

Wall Mounting Unit

•

TS-C50P6G

Stand Unit

•

Wall Mounting Unit (angled)

•

TS-C50P1G

TS-C50P2G

Video Input Card

•

IF-C50P1G

Ceiling Suspension Unit

•

TS-C50P3G

For assembling

Full instructions are supplied with each optional accessory for use with this Plasma Display.

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Remote Control Batteries

Requires two R6 batteries.

1. Turn the transmitter face down.
Press and slide off the battery
cover.

2. Install the batteries as shown in
the battery compartment.
(Polarity + or – must match the
markings in the compartment.)

3. Replace the cover and slide in
reverse until the lock snaps.

Two "R6" size

Helpful Hint:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with
Alkaline batteries for longer life.

Precaution on battery use

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.

Observe the following precaution:

1. Batteries shall always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).

4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Plasma Display
set.

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Connections

When connecting the speakers, be sure to use only the optional accessory speakers.
Refer to the speaker’s Installation Manual for details on speaker installation.

SPEAKERS
Terminals (R)

Speakers (Optional accessories)

AC cord connection
(see page 14)

– Cable fixing bands

Secure any excess cables with bands as required.

Pass the attached cable fixing
band through the clip as
shown in the figure.

SPEAKERS
Terminals (L)

To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the
cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed
end through the locking block, as shown in the figure.

While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables
to minimize stress (especially in the power cord),
firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band.

1

2

1

2

1

To tighten:

Pull

2

To loosen:

Push
the catch

From EXIT monitor
terminal on Computer
(see page 10)

Pull

AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

From SERIAL
Terminal on Computer
(see page 11)

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Connections

PC Input Terminals connection

COMPUTER

POWER /

Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

Less than

15

/

16

3"

(10 cm)

Ferrite core (small size)

Audio

INPUT

–

VOL

+

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

(supplied)

Ferrite core (large size)
(supplied)

D-sub 15p

RGB

PC cable

Less than

15

/

16

3"
(10 cm)

AUDIO

PC IN

Connect a cable which matches

Stereo plug

the audio output terminal on the computer.

Installing the ferrite core (Small size)

1

2

3

Open

Pull back the tabs
(in two places)

Press the cable
through and close

Installing the ferrite core (Large size)

1

2

3

Open

Pull back the tabs
(in two places)

Press the cable
through and close

Notes:

(1)

Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15.5 to 110 kHz and vertical
scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.)

(2) The display resolution is a maximum 1,024 × 768 dots when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,366 × 768 dots

when the aspect mode is set to “16:9”. If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to
show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

(3) The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible,

you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.
(4) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
(5) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS/V compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
(6) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
(7) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
(8) Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified

frequency range.

Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector

67839

1

2

Pin Layout for PC
Input Terminal

10

1514131211

10

45

Pin No.

1
2
3
4
5

Signal Name

R
G

B
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

Pin No.

6
7
8
9

10

Signal Name
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

11
12
13
14
15

Signal Name

GND (Ground)

SDA

HD/SYNC

VD

SCL

SERIAL Terminals connection

Open

Installing the ferrite core

(Large size)

The SERIAL terminal is used when the Plasma Display is controlled by a computer.

COMPUTER

RS-232C
straight cable

Ferrite core
(large size)
(supplied)

SERIAL

Connections

9876

53214

Pin layout for RS-232C

D-sub 9p

Less than

15

3"

/

16

(10 cm)

Notes:

(1) Use the RS-232C cable to connect the computer to the Plasma Display.
(2) The computer shown is for example purposes only.
(3) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

The SERIAL terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the Plasma Display can be controlled by
a computer which is connected to this terminal.
The computer will require software which allows the sending and receiving of control data which satisfies the conditions
given below. Use a computer application such as programming language software. Refer to the documentation for the
computer application for details.

Communication parameters

Signal level

Synchronization method

Baud rate

Parity

Character length

Stop bit

Flow control

RS-232C compliant

Asynchronous

9600 bps

None
8 bits

1 bit

-

RS-232C Conversion cable

D-sub 9-pin female

2
3
5

4 • 6

7
8

1 • 9

Details

R X D
T X D

GND

Non use

Shorted

NC

Basic format for control data

The transmission of control data from the computer
starts with a STX signal, followed by the command,
the parameters, and lastly an ETX signal in that order.
If there are no parameters, then the parameter signal
does not need to be sent.

STX

Start
(02h)

3-character
command (3bytes)

Notes:

(1) If multiple commands are transmitted, be sure to

wait for the response for the first command to come
from this unit before sending the next command.

(2) If an incorrect command is sent by mistake, this

unit will send an “ER401” command back to the
computer.

Colon Parameter(s)

(1 - 5 bytes)

Command

Command
PON
POF
AVL

ETX:C2C1 C3 P2P1 P3 P4 P5

End
(03h)

AMT
IIS

(

When Used
VIDEO
INPUT
CARD)
DAM

Parameter
None
None

**

0
1
None
VID
YP1

RG1
None
NORM
ZOOM
FULL
JUST
SELF

Power ON
Power OFF
Volume 00 - 63
Audio mute OFF
Audio mute ON
Input select (toggle)
AV Mode
Component / RGB mode (processed as a
Y/PB/PR or RGB signals as set by this unit)
PC Mode
Screen mode select (toggle)
4 : 3
Zoom
16 : 9
Just
Auto

Control details

With the power off, this display responds to PON command only .

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Basic Controls

Main Power On/Off Switch

Power Indicator

The Power Indicator will light.

Power-OFF...Indicator not illuminated

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(The unit will still consume some power as
long as the power cord is still inserted into
the wall outlet.)

Stand-by ....Red

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Power-ON .....Green

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Stand-by (ON/OFF) button

The Plasma Display must first be plugged into the wall outlet
and turnded on at the power switch (see page 14).
Press this button to turn the Plasma Display On, from Stanby mode.
Press it again to turn the Plasma Display Off to Stanby mode.

Status button

Press the “Status” button to display the current system status.

AV

4:3

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

INPUT

INPUT button

(AV(S Video), Component/RGB and
PC Mode Selection)
Press

the “INPUT” button to select AV
(S Video),
input signal modes sequentially.
(see page 15)

Component

1
2

–

VOL

/RGB and PC

(see page 21, 22, 24, 25)

+

V olume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+”
or Down “–” button to
increase or decrease the
sound volume level.

N button

Off timer 90

1 AV(S Video), Component/RGB, PC mode
2 Aspect mode (see page 18)
3 Off timer
The off timer indicator is displayed only when the off timer has
been set.

PICTURE POS./SIZE button

(see page 20)

3

Press the “PC” mode selection button to select
the PC mode.
This button is used to switch directly to PC mode.

PICTURE button

(see page 24)

PC button

12

Basic Controls

Explanations from here onward describe the functions when the optional Video Input Card is installed.

SURROUND button

(see page 23)

SURROUND

NR

INPUT button
(AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC Mode
Selection)

Press to select AV(S Video), Component/RGB and PC
input signal modes sequentially. (see page 15)

Sound mute On/Off (see page 22)

INPUT

V olume Adjustment

Press the Volume Up “+” or Down “–” button to
increase or decrease the sound volume level.

VOL

R button (see page 17)

ACTION button

Press to make selections

POSITION buttons

PICTURE

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

PC

PLASMA DISPLAY

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

SET UP button (see page 16)
SOUND button (see page 22)

ASPECT button

Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 18)

OFF TIMER button

The Plasma Display can be preset to switch to stand-by
after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes,
60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer
cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

30 60

90

0

When three minutes remain, “Off timer 3” will flash.
The off timer is cancelled if a power interruption occurs.

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Power On/Off and input signal selection

AC cord connection

Connecting the AC cord plug to the Plasma Display.

Power On/Off

Connecting the plug to the Wall Outlet
Note:

Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug
shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to
your set.

INPUT

—

VOL

+

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

Power Indicator

Remote Control Sensor

When the Power is turned on for the first
time, the Language selection screen is
displayed.

From the second time on, language
selection can be done from the setup
menu. (see page 15)

Select the desired language using the

and

keys and press the ACTION

button.

INPUT

OSD Language

Deutsch
Fran ais

Italiano

p

a ol

Es

)

English (UK

ENGLISH (US

Select

Press the Power switch on the Plasma Display to turn
the set on : Power-On.

Power Indicator: Green

Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after

the Plasma Display is turned on. (setting
condition is an example.)

From the second time on, the below screen
is

displayed for a while (setting condition is

an example).

AV

4:3

)

Set

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Plasma Display off.

Power Indicator: Red (standby)

14

SURROUND

VOL

NR

Press the

button on the remote control to turn the

Plasma Display on.

Power Indicator: Green

Turn the power to the Plasma Display set off by pressing
the

switch on the Plasma Display , when the Plasma

Display is on or in standby mode.

Power On/Off and input signal selection

AV Component PC

Select the input signal

INPUT

— VOL +

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

INPUT

— VOL +

INPUT

Press the INPUT button to select the input
signal to be played back from the equipment
which has been connected to the Plasma
Display.

Select the input signals to be connected by
installing the optional Video Input Card.
(see page 30)

Input signals will change as follows:
For Component Input

For RGB Input

AV RGB PC

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

Note:

Input buttons do not work if no optional Video Input Card is installed.

Selecting the On-Screen Menu Language

SET UP

Press to display the Set Up menu.

Press to select the OSD Language.

INPUT

Press to select your
preferred language.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

OSD Language

(Chinese)

N

PICTURE

SURROUND

SOUND

VOL

SET UP

R

Selectable languages

English(UK)
Deutsch
Français
Italiano
Español
ENGLISH(US)

.......

Signal

Screensaver

Set up TIMER

RGB

English (UK

)

15

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

To Picture adjust menu
(see page 24)

Picture

Normalise
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
White balance
Advanced settings

Normal

20

0
0
0
0

T o Advanced Settings
(see page 24, 25)

Advanced Settings

Normalise
Black extension
W/B High R
W/B High B
W/B Low R
W/B Low B
Gamma

Normal

0
0
0
0
0

To Sound adjust menu
(see page 22)

Sound

Normalise
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround

Normal

0
0
0

Normal

Normal

On

2. 2

Normal

On

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

To setup Screensaver
(see page 28)

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

PC

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

Press to select each item.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

RGB

English (UK

RGB

English (UK

)

)

To Picture Pos./Size adjust
menu (see page 20)

During “AV(S Video)” and
“Component” input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size

During “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Clock Phase

PLASMA DISPLAY

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

OSD Language

Screensaver

Set up TIMER

English (UK

RGB

)

16

On-Screen Menu Display from Remote Control

Press to access each adjust
screen.

R

Press the R buttun to return to
“Setup” menu.

To Signal screen for A V
(see page 30, 31)

Signal

)

3D Y/C Filter (NTSC
Colour system
3:2 Pulldown
Aspect Auto (4:3

)

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

To Signal screen for
Component (see page 31)

[

]

AV

Signal
3:2 Pulldown

[

Component

Off

Note:

“Signal” setup menu displays different setting condition for each input signals. (see page 15)

To Signal screen for RGB
(see page 32)

]

Signal
Sync

-

Freq. kHz

H

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

V

H & V

Press to select

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time

Finish Time

SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

each time adjust
screen.

Press to display each
adjust screen.

To Signal screen for PC
(see page 32)

[

]

RGB

Signal
Sync

Start Time
Start Ttime

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Finish Time
Finish Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

H

-

Freq. kHz

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

V

0 : 00
00

00

0 : 00
00
00

H & V

[

PC

]

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Interval

0:00
0:00

High

To Set up Timer selection
screen (see page 26)

Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

0:52

Off

0:00

Off

0:00

R

Press the R buttun to return
to “Screensaver” menu.

Press to select each Timer
adjustment items.

Press to display each
adjust screen.

R

Press the R buttun to return
to “Set up TIMER” menu.

Periodic Time
Periodic Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Operating Time
Operating Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT TIME

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

POWER ON Setup
POWER ON Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

POWER OFF Setup
POWER OFF Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

0:00
00
00

0 : 00
00
00

99 : 99
00
00

0 : 00
00
00

0 : 00
00
00

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ASPECT Controls

The Plasma Display will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema
format picture.

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

ASPECT

ASPECT button

The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button
is pressed.

4 : 3 Zoom 16 : 9

Auto Just

Notes:

(1) During RGB and PC input signal modes, the mode switches between

“4:3”, “Zoom” and “16:9” only.

(2) For a 1,125i (1,080i), 750p (720p) signal input during “Component”

input signal mode, the mode is set to “16:9” mode, and switching is
not possible.
For a 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p) and 625p (575p) signal
input during “Component” input signal mode, “Auto” can not be
selected.

(3) The aspect mode is memorized separately for each input terminal

(AV(S Video), Component, RGB and PC).

PLASMA DISPLAY

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ASPECT Controls

Mode

4 : 3

Zoom

16 : 9

Just

Picture

4

4 : 3

3

4

3

4

3

4

3 9

16

Zoom

9

16

16 : 9

9

16

Just

4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size.

Zoom mode magnifies the central section of the
picture.

16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but
with slight elongation.

Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum
size but with aspect correction applied to the center
of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at
the left and right edges of the screen. The size of

Explanation

the picture will depend on the original signal.

Auto

416

For an elongated image

4

For a 4:3 image

Auto

39

(depending on the picture source), allowing you to
view the picture at its maximum size.

Note:

The display will automatically become enlarged

Image is expanded

Auto mode is designed to automatically adjust the
aspect ratio to handle a mix of 16:9 and 4:3 program

Changes in accordance
with the Aspect Auto

3

mode setting (see page

31).

material. Certain 4:3 program material, such as
stock market data screens, may occasionally cause
the image size to change unexpectedly. When
viewing such programs, it is recommended that the
ASPECT be set to 4:3.

Note:

• Do not allow the picture displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause a parmanent after-image to
remain on the Plasma Display Panel.

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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size

Adjusting screen

1

PICTURE

POS. /SIZE

2

During “AV(S Video)” and
“Component” input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size

Press to display the Picture Pos./Size
menu.

Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V-Pos/V­Size/Clock Phase.

During “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.

Picture Pos./Size

Normalise

Normal

H-Pos
H-Size
V-Pos
V-Size
Clock Phase

SURROUND

VOL

N R

PICTURE

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

OFF TIMER

INPUT

SET UP

ASPECT

3

R

Press to adjust Pos./Size.

PLASMA DISPLAY

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Notes:

(1) Adjustment details are memorized separately for dif ferent input signal formats (Adjustments for component signals

are memorized for 525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 1,125i (1,080i) and 625p (575p), 750p (720p) each, and
RGB/PC signals are memorized for each frequency.)

(2) If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is received, the picture position will shift up or down. This

picture position movement cannot be controlled by the Picture Pos./Size function.

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Adjusting Picture Pos./Size

H-Pos

H-Size

V-Pos

When the Position Left

When the Position Left

When the Position Left

“ ”

button is pressed.

“ ”

button is pressed.

“ ”

button is pressed.

When the Position Right

When the Position Right

When the Position Right

“ ”

button is pressed.

“ ”

button is pressed.

“ ”

button is pressed.

“ ”

“ ”

button is pressed.

or Right

“ ”

button

When the Position Left

V-Size

Clock Phase

(RGB/PC in Mode)

Flickering and distortion can be eliminated by using the Position Left
to carry out adjustment.

N

Helpful Hint ( /

While the Picture Pos./Size display is active, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the

(ACTION button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

“ ”

button is pressed.

Normalise

Normalisation)

When the Position Right

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Sound Adjustment

1

2

Bass

Adjusts low sounds

Treble

Adjusts high sounds

Balance

Adjusts left and right
volumes

SOUND

Select to adjust each item.

Press to display the Sound menu.

Press to select the desired adjustment menu.

Select the desired level by listening to the sound.

Sound

Normalise
Sound Mode
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround

Normal

Normal
0
0
0

On

Normal

Auto

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

N R

PICTURE

PICTURE

Emits the original sound.

Automatically controls
proper volume level.

SOUND

SET UP

Surround (see next page)
Select On or Off

To end adjustments

•

R

Press the R button

Note:

Press the SURROUND button to directly turn the surround effect On and Off. (see next page)
Bass, Treble and Surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode (Normal, Auto).

Helpful Hint ( /

N

While the “Sound” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

Normalise

Normalisation)

Mute

Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors.

22

Press this button to mute the sound.
Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or
volume level is changed.

Surround Controls

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

PC

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

OFF TIMER

SURROUND

SURROUND Button

The benefits of surround sound are enormous. You can be

completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert

hall or cinema.

The surround setting switches on and off each time the

SURROUND button is pressed.

On Off

Surround

Note:

The surround settings are memorized separately for each Sound mode
(Normal, Auto).

On

PLASMA DISPLAY

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Picture Adjustments

1

2

Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
White balance
Advanced settings

PICTURE

Select to adjust each item.

Picture

Normalise

Normal

Press to display the Picture menu.

Press to select the menu to adjust.

Select the desired level by looking at the picture
behind the menu.

Press the left
modes.

Normal

20

0
0
0
0

Normal

On

Normal

For viewing in standard (evening lighting)
environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of
Brightness and Contrast.

Picture

Normalise
Picture Mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
White balance
Advanced Settings

or right

button to switch between

Normal Dynamic

Cinema

Normal

Normal

20

0
0
0
0

Normal

On

Press the left

or right

select “On”. Press the down

button to

button to
enter Advanced Settings mode.
Advanced Settings On
Enables fine picture adjustment at a
professional level (see next page).

Advanced Settings

Normalise
Black extension
W/B High R
W/B High B
W/B Low R
W/B Low B
Gamma

Normal

0
0
0
0
0

2. 2

Advanced Settings Off
Displays images with settings of the
Picture menu.

N

Helpful Hint ( /

Normalise

Dynamic

For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal
Brightness and Contrast

.

levels of

Cinema

Ideal for movies.

Note:

If you would like to change the picture and colour of
the selected Picture menu to something else, adjust
using the items in the Picture menu. (see next page)

Press the left

or right

button to switch between

modes.

Normal Cool Warm

Normalisation)

While the “Picture” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the remote control is pressed at any time or the
(ACTION button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the factory settings.

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Picture Adjustments

Item

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

(NTSC only)

Sharpness

Note:

In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a
dark picture.

Effect Adjustments

Selects the proper brightness and

Less More

Darker Brighter

Less More

Reddish Greenish

Less More

density for the room.
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures

such as night scenes and black hair.
Adjusts colour saturation.

Adjust for nice skin colour.

Adjusts picture sharpness.

Notes:

(1)

“Colour” and “Tint”
be adjusted for “RGB” and “PC”
input signal modes.

(2) You can change the level of each

function (Contrast, Brightness,
Colour, Tint, Sharpness) for each
Picture menu.

(3) The setting details for normal,

dynamic and cinema respectively
are memorized separately for each
input mode (A V(S Video), Component,
RGB and PC).

(4) The “Tint” setting can be adjusted

for NTSC signal only during “AV
(S Video)” input signal.

settings cannot

Advanced Settings

Item

Black

extension

W/B High R

W/B High B

W/B Low R

W/B Low B

Gamma

Notes:

(1) Carry out “W/B” adjustment as follows.

A Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the “W/B High R” and “W/B High B” settings.
B Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the “W/B Low R” and “W/B Low B” settings.
C Repeat steps A and B to adjust.

Steps A and B affect each other’s settings, so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment.
(2) The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input mode (AV(S Video), Component, RGB and PC).
(3) The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference.

Effect

Less More

Less More

Less More

Less More

Less More

Down Up

Details

Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradiation.

Adjusts the white balance for light red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.

Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas.

2.0

2.2

2.5

Helpful Hint ( /

N

On the remote control unit, while the “Advanced settings” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed at any
time or the
factory settings.

(ACTION button) is pressed during “Normalise”, then all adjustment values are returned to the

Normalise

Normalisation)

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Set up TIMER

The timer can switch the Plasma Display On or Off.
Before attempting Timer Set, confirm the PRESENT TIME and adjust if necessary.

Then set POWER ON Time / POWER OFF Time.

Display the Set up TIMER screen.

1

SET UP

Press to display the

INPUT

SURROUND

Setup menu screen.

Press to select

VOL

N

R

2

Set up TIMER.

Press to display

PICTURE

SOUND

SET UP

the Set up TIMER
screen.

PRESENT TIME Set

To set up PRESENT TIME, follow the procedure described below.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

English (UK

RGB

)

0:52

Off

0:00

Off

0:00

1

2

Press to select PRESENT TIME.

Press to display the PRESENT TIME
Setup screen.

Press to select Hours Adjustment /
Minutes Adjustment.

Press to set up Hours or Minutes.

button: Forward
button: Back

Press to store PRESENT TIME Setup.

Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT TIME

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

PRESENT TIME Setup
PRESENT TIME

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

0:52

Off

0:00

Off

0:00

99 : 99
00

00

0 : 52
00
52

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TIMER Set

Setup TIMER

1

2

Press to select
POWER ON Time/POWER OFF Time.

Press to display the POWER ON Setup/
POWER OFF Setup screen.

Press to select Hours Adjustment/
Minutes Adjustment.

Press to adjust each time.

Press to complete POWER ON Time/
POWER OFF Time.

Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

POWER ON Setup
POWER ON Time

Hours Adjustment

Minutes Adjustment

POWER OFF Setup
POWER OFF Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

0:52

Off

0:00

Off

0:00

0 : 52
00
52

0 : 00
00
00

3

4

Press to select POWER ON Function/
POWER OFF Function.

Press to select On.

R

Press twice to exit from Setup.

Set up TIMER
PRESENT TIME

POWER ON Function
POWER ON Time
POWER OFF Function
POWER OFF Time

0:52

On

0:00

On

0:00

Note:

Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set.

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Screensaver (For preventing after-images)

Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length of time.
If the display must remain on, a Screensaver should be used.

1

SET UP

2

Reversal / Scroll selection

3

Press to display the Setup menu screen.

Setup

Press to select the Screensaver.

Component/RGB-in select

OSD Language

Press to select the Screensaver screen.

Press to select the Function.

Press to select the desired function.

White bar scroll Image Reversal

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll : The white bar will scroll from left to right.
Image Reversal : Negative image will be displayed on the screen.

Signal

Screensaver

Set up TIMER

White bar scroll

RGB

English (UK

Interval

0:00
0:00
High

)

Mode selection

4

Press to select the Mode.

Press to select each mode items.

Off
Interval : Operates when Periodic Time and Operating Time are setup and those

times arrive.

T ime D esignation : Operates when Start Time and Finish Time are setup and those

times arrive.

On : Operates when the (ACTION) is pressed.

If the Mode is at On, the menu screen will disappear and the
Screensaver will be activated.

To stop the Screensaver under On, press the R button.

After selecting Time Designation or Interval, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the
Operating Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “Mode” is “on” or “off.”)

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time
Finish Time

SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Interval

0:00
0:00
High

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Start Time
Finish Time
SP Adjustment

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time
Finish Time

SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Time Designation

White bar scroll

off

0:00
0:00
High

0:00
0:00

Mid

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Screensaver (For preventing after-images )

Setup of Screensaver Time

5

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Start Time
Finish Time
SP Adjustment

6

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

Press to select Start Time/ Finish
Time (When Time Designation is
selected).
Press to select Periodic Time/
Operating Time (When Interval is
selected).

Press to select each Time
Adjustment screen.

Screensaver
Function

Mode
Periodic Time
Operating Time
SP Adjustment

White bar scroll

Interval

0:00
0:00

High

Press to select Hour s Adjus tment/
Minutes Adjustment.

Press to Setup Hours or Minutes.

button: Forward
button: Back

Press to store settings.

Start Time
Start Ttime

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Finish Time
Finish Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Periodic Time
Periodic Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

Operating Time
Operating Time

Hours Adjustment
Minutes Adjustment

0 : 00
00
00

0 : 00
00
00

0:00
00
00

0 : 00
00

00

Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME” is set.

Side Panel Adjustment

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period,
as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side
panels either side of the display field.
To prevent the appearance of such an after-image,
illuminate the side panels.

1

2

3

To display the Screensaver screen.
(Refer to the previous page, operation
guide steps 1 and 2.)

Press to select the SP Adjustment.

Press to select Off, Low, Mid, High.

Off Low Mid High

R

Press to exit from Screensaver.

side panel

4:3

Screen Display

Screensaver
Function

Mode

Start Time
Finish Time
SP Adjustment

after-images

White bar scroll

Time Designation

0:00
0:00

Mid

Notes:

• Setting the side panel to High mode for an extended period may result in occurrence of after-images.

• The side panels may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on the screen. In such an
occurrence, use the Cinema mode.

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Setup for Input Signals

Component/RGB-in Select

Select the input signals to be connected by installing the Optional Video Input Card.
(Refer to the service manual for the optional Video Input Card.)
Select to match the signals from the source connected to the Component/RGB input terminals.
Y, PB, PR signals
R, G, B, HD, VD signals

“Component”

“RGB”

1

INPUT

SURROUND

VOL

NR

PICTURE

PICTURE
POS. /SIZE

SOUND

SET UP

ASPECT

2

SET UP

R

Press to display the Setup menu screen.

Press to select the “Component/RGB-in
Select”.

Press to select the desired mode.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

RGB

English (UK

Component RGB

Press to exit from adjust mode.

)

3D Y/C Filter – For NTSC AV images

Select “Signal” from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input signal
mode. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “3D Y/C Filter (NTSC)”

Press to set On/Off.

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Note:

When On, this setting only affects NTSC input signals.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3:2 Pulldown
Aspect Auto (4:3

)

English (UK

(ACTION) button

)

RGB

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

)

[

]

AV

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Colour system / Aspect Auto

Setup for Input Signals

Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) input
signal mode. (“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select the “Colour system” or
“Aspect Auto”.

Press to select each functions.

If the picture image becomes unstable:

With the system set on Auto, under conditions of
low level or noisy input signals the image may in
rare cases become unstable. Should this occur,
set the system to match the format of the input
signal.

Mode

Colour system

Set the colour system to match that of the input signal.
If set to “Auto”, the colour system is automatically selected from “PAL”, “SECAM” and
“NTSC”, but not from “M-NTSC”. To view M-NTSC format pictures, you must manually
set to “M-NTSC”.

Auto PAL SECAM M.NTSC NTSC

Function

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3:2 Pulldown
Aspect Auto (4:3

)

English (UK

(ACTION) button

)

RGB

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

)

[

]

AV

Aspect Auto
(4:3)

Set to “4 : 3” to view 4:3 images in an unchanged format when Aspect Auto is selected.
If you would like to view 4:3 images in Just format, set to “Just”.

3:2 Pulldown

When on, the display attempts to reproduce a more natural interpretation of sources such as movie pictures, which
are recorded at 24 frames per second.
If the picture is not stable, turn the setting to off.

Select “Signal” from the “Setup” menu during AV(S Video) or Component input
signal mode.(“Signal [AV]” menu is displayed.)

Press to select 3:2 Pulldown.

Press to set On/Off.

Note:

When On, this setting only affects the following signal input.

• NTSC signal input during “AV(S Video)” input signal mode.

• 525i(480i) signal input during “Component” input signal mode.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal
3D Y/C Filter (NTSC

Colour system
3:2 Pulldown
Aspect Auto (4:3

)

English (UK

(ACTION) button

)

RGB

On

Auto

Off

4 : 3

)

[

AV

]

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Signal

3:2 Pulldown

[

Component

]

Off

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Setup for input signals

Sync

Select Signal from the “Setup” menu during RGB or PC input signal mode.

Press to adjust.

Setup

Component/RGB-in select

Signal

Screensaver

OSD Language

Set up TIMER

Press

Signal

English (UK

(ACTION) button

RGB

[

)

RGB

]

R

Press to exit from adjust mode.

Setting RGB sync signal:

Confirm that the input is set to RGB input (this setting is valid only for RGB input).

H & V:
on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input

on VIDEO: Compatible with the scart plug (Europe)

The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
from the G connector.
The composite video signal input from the VIDEO input terminal is

used by dividing the sync signals.

Sync

Signal
Sync

Sync

Sync

Sync

-

Freq. kHz

H
V

H
V

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

-

Freq. kHz

31.5

60.0

-

Freq. Hz

H & V

[

PC

H & V

H & V

on G

on VIDEO

]

Setting PC sync signal:

Confirm that the input is set to PC input (this setting is valid only for PC input).

H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.
on G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from

the G connector.

H-Freq. (kHz)/V-Freq. (Hz)

Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.

This display is valid only for RGB input and PC input.
Display range:

Horizontal 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical 48 - 120 Hz

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Sync

Sync

H-Freq. kHz
V

-

Freq. Hz

31.5

60.0

H & V

on G

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

Picture

Interference

Normal Picture

No Picture

No Picture

Symptoms

Sound

Noisy Sound

No Sound

No Sound

Normal Sound

Checks

Electrical Appliances
Cars/Motorcycles
Fluorescent light

Volume
(Check whether the mute function has been
activated on the remote control.)

Not plugged into AC outlet
Not switched on
Picture and Brightness/Volume setting
(Check by pressing the power switch or stand­by button on the remote control.)

If a signal with a non-applicable colour system
format, or frequency is input, only the input
terminal indication is displayed.

No Colour

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms

Some parts of the screen
do not light up.

After-images appear

Colour controls set at minimum level
(see page 24, 25)
Colour system (see page 31)

Normal Sound

Check

The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause
a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.

Note:

The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use
is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.

Whirring sounds can be
heard from the display unit.

The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal
use.The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.

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Connections

Connection to the Optional Video Input Card. (IF-C50P1G)

By installing the optional Video Input Card, the Plasma Display can handle high
quality input signals such as AV (S Video), DVD, and RGB.
Below is the connecting method when the optional Video Input Card is installed.

RL

AUDIO

IN

A V Terminals
(see page 35, 36)

A V input signals

1 NTSC 15.734 59.95
2 PAL 15.625 50
3 PAL60 15.734 59.95
4 SECAM 15.625 50
5 Modified NTSC 15.734 59.95

Component /RGB/PC input signals

1 525 (480) /60i 15.734 59.94
2 625 (575) /50i 15.625 50
3 525 (480) /60p 31.468 59.94
4 625 (575) /50p 31.25 50
5 750 (720) /60p 45 60
6 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 60
7 1,125 (1,080) /50i 28.125 50
8 1,125 (1,080) /24p 27 24
9 1,125 (1,080) /24sF 27 48

10 640 × 400 @70 31.5 70
11 640 × 480 @60 31.5 59.94
12 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35 67
13 640 × 480 @75 37.5 75
14 852 × 480 @60 31.7 60
15 800 × 600 @60 37.9 60
16 800 × 600 @75 46.9 75
17 800 × 600 @85 53.7 85
18 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7 75
19 1,024 × 768 @60 48.4 60
20 1,024 × 768 @70 56.5 70
21 1,024 × 768 @75 60 75
22 1,024 × 768 @85 68.7 85
23 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.7 75
24 1,280 × 1,024 @60 64 60
25 1,280 × 1,024 @75 80 75
26 1,280 × 1,024 @85 91.1 85
27 1,600 × 1,200 @60 75 60

Notes:

After installing the Optional Video Input Card, the Setup menu screen on the Plasma Display will change. (The input
signal cables should be connected to the relevant terminals).

• The input signals that may be selected by the INPUT button will change.

• The required mode, either "Component" or "RGB" and "AV" will be available for selection.

• On the Setup menu screen, the setting contents under Signal will change.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

IN

signal name

signal name

VIDEO

RL

OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT/RGB INAV

COMPONENT/RGB IN and Audio IN Terminals
(see page 37)

horizontal vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

horizontal vertical

frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz)

HD

VD

PR/CR/R

P

B/CB/B Y/G

PC RGB input

Mark:

∗

Input signal can be displayed.

Component RGB PC

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AUDIO

SERIALPC IN

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AV Input Terminals connection

Connect the signal source equipment.
(Example) When connecting an S VIDEO VCR.

Connections

(S VIDEO VCR)

VIDEO signal connection

(VCR)

2×RCA audio

cables

AUDIO

Audio input to

L/R sockets

Audio

OUT

RL

RL

AUDIO

IN

S VIDEO

Video

OUT

IN

AV

S Video

OUT

S VIDEO

Video input to

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

IN

socket

S VIDEO 4 pin socket

Luminance earth

Luminance in

Chrominance earth

Chrominance in

Audio

OUT

RL

(VCR)

Audio

OUT

RL

Video

OUT

Video

OUT

VIDEO
RCA-BNC video cable
AUDIO
2×RCA audio cables

VIDEO
RCA video cable

AUDIO
2×RCA audio cables

Video input to
BNC socket

Audio input to
L/R sockets

Video input to
BNC socket

RCA-BNC adapter plug

Audio input to L/R sockets

RL

AUDIO

IN

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

AV

OUT

IN

Notes:

(1) The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video lead is connected.
(2) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.

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Connections

(Example) When connecting 21 pin scart cables.

(VCR)

AV2

(DVD / Satellite Receiver)

Video input to
BNC socket

Audio input to
L/R sockets

RL

AV1/TV

Video input to
BNC socket

RCA-BNC
adapter plug

Audio input to
L/R sockets

Notes:

(1) Additional equipment, cables and an adaptor plug shown are not supplied with this set.
(2) 21 pin connectors and 21 pin scart plugs are connectors used in Europe.

AV Out

AUDIO

VIDEO

IN

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

IN

IN

AV

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RL

AUDIO

S VIDEO

IN

MONITOR DEVICE

BNC cable

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

AV

OUT

IN

(Example) colour CRT monitor

Component/RGB Input connection

Component signals (Y, PB, PR) connection

(DVD Player)

Y

Y, PB, P

P

B

P

R

3×RCA
video cables

R

Connections

RCA-BNC
adaptor plug

L

R

AUDIO

2×RCA
audio cables

RL

AUDIO

VD

COMPONENT/RGB IN

P

R

/C

R

HD

/R

Notes:

(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “Component”. (see page 30)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

RGB signal (R, G, B, HD, VD) connection

Example of input signal source

HDTV-compatible VCR

RGB camera

Computer

5×BNC
RGB cables

AUDIO

2×RCA audio cables

VD

RGB input to
R, G, B, HD, VD
sockets

Audio input to
L/R sockets

RL

AUDIO

RCA-BNC
adaptor-plug

HD

VD

COMPONENT/RGB IN

P

P

R/CR/R

B

/C

Y/G

B

/B

P

B/CB/B

Y/G

HD

R

B

G

Notes:

(1) Change the “Component/RGB-in” setting in the “Setup” menu to “RGB”. (see page 30)
(2) Additional equipment, cables and adaptor plugs shown are not supplied with this set.

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Specifications

GD-V501PCE
Power Source
Power Consumption

Normal use

Stand-by condition

Power off condition

Plasma Display panel

Contrast Ratio

Screen size

Operating condition

Temperature
Humidity

Applicable signals

Colour System

Scanning format

PC signals

220 - 240 V AC, 50Hz/60Hz

495 W

3.0 W

1.7 W

Drive method AC type

50-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio

3000:1

1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) × 1,269 mm (diagonal)

No. of pixels

1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots]

0 °C - 40 °C
20 % - 80 %

NTSC, PAL, PAL60, SECAM, Modified NTSC
525i (480i), 625i (575i), 525p (480p), 625p (575p), 750p (720p), 1,125/60i, 50i,
24p, 24sF (1,080/60i, 50i, 24p, 24sF) ······ SMPTE 274M
XGA display
VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA, UXGA ······ (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 15.5 - 110 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 48 - 120 Hz

Connection terminals

PC

SERIAL

SPEAKERS (6 Ω)

Accessories Supplied

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries

Fixing bands

Ferrite core

(HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN)

AUDIO IN (M3JACK)
EXTERNAL CONTROL TERMINAL (D-SUB9PIN)

16W [8 W + 8 W] (10 % THD)

For TS-C5000SPG only

EUR646526

2 × R6 Size

× 2

small size × 1 large size × 2

R,G,B/0.7 Vp-p (75-ohm)
HD, VD/1.0 - 5.0 Vp-p (high impedance)

0.5 Vrms (high impedance)
RS-232C COMPATIBLE

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Optional Supplied

Speakers

Stand Unit

Video Input Card

Wall Mounting Unit
Wall Mounting Unit

(angled)

Ceiling Suspension Unit

Dimensions

××

× H

××

××

× D)

××

(W

GD-V501PCE

TS-C5000SPG

TS-C50P1G
IF-C50P1G
TS-C50P6G
TS-C50P2G

TS-C50P3G

1,210mm × 724 mm × 98 mm

1,210 mm

724 mm

Specifications

98 mm

Mass (Weight)

– VOL +

INPUT

POWER /

R - STANDBY
G POWER ON

approx. 42.5 kg net (main unit only)
approx. 47.1 kg (with speakers)

Notes:

(1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
(2) This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2.

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GD-V501PCE PLASMA DISPLAY MONITOR

© 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

Printed in Japan

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